Miami Dolphins at Buffalo Bills 30 to 21
Monday, September 13, 1976, Week 1The Miami Dolphins played the Buffalo Bills in Orchard Park on Monday, September 13, 1976, Week 1 of the 1976 season. The Dolphins won by a score of 30-21.
Miami Dolphins offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 401 | 197 | 204 | 3 | 25 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Don Shula Passing Defense Coordinator: Don Doll Running Defense Coordinator: Mike Scarry Offensive Run Game Coordinator: John Sandusky Offensive Pass Game Coordinator: Howard Schnellenberger Wide Receivers Coach: Howard Schnellenberger Offensive Line Coach: John Sandusky Offensive Backs Coach: Carl Taseff Offensive Assistant Coach: Howard Schnellenberger Defensive Line Coach: Mike Scarry Linebackers Coach: Don Doll Defensive Backs Coach: Tom Keane Special Teams Coach: Carl Taseff Punting Coach: Tom Keane
Buffalo Bills offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 383 | 275 | 108 | 0 | 16 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Lou Saban Interim Head Coach: Jim Ringo Defensive Coordinator: Richie McCabe Offensive Line Coach: Jim Ringo, Marvin Crosby Bass Running Backs Coach: Jim LaRue Defensive Line Coach: Jerry Wampfler Linebackers Coach: John Ray Defensive Backfield Coach: Richie McCabe Special Teams Coach: Ed Cavanaugh, Errol Prisby Director of Pro Scouting: Marvin Crosby Bass